Antonine Club secured its place in the Lebanese Basketball League Final Four after defeating Antranik 80-74 in Game 3, completing a convincing 3-0 sweep in their Final 8 playoff series.
After a highly competitive regular season battle between the two sides, Antonine proved to be the more consistent team throughout the playoffs, closing out the series without allowing Antranik a single victory.
Veteran sharpshooter Elie Chamoun led the way for Antonine, finishing as the team’s top scorer with 20 points while knocking down four three-pointers and providing the offensive spark his team needed in key moments.
Mark Khoury delivered another outstanding all-around performance with 15 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, and a block, continuing his excellent postseason run.
Godfrey added 13 points and 4 assists, while Justin Patton controlled the paint with 11 points and 9 rebounds.
Point guard Dominic Artis focused on facilitating the offense, finishing with 8 points and an impressive 11 assists as Antonine’s ball movement once again proved decisive.
Anthony Assi also made valuable contributions off the bench, helping Antonine maintain control throughout the contest.
Despite the loss, Antranik received another spectacular performance from star guard Jeremiah Gambrell Jr. The scoring leader finished with 26 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists, doing everything possible to keep his team’s season alive.
Kevork Kevork also stepped up offensively, scoring 20 points while shooting 4-for-9 from beyond the arc. The Lebanese guard added 3 assists and 2 steals in a strong individual performance.
However, Antranik’s two stars did not receive enough support as Antonine’s balanced attack and playoff experience ultimately made the difference.
The victory completes a dominant 3-0 sweep for Antonine, which now advances to the Final Four with momentum firmly on its side.
For Antranik, the season comes to an end despite an impressive campaign that saw the club secure the fifth seed and establish itself as one of the league’s most competitive teams.
Antonine now joins Central Club in the Final Four and awaits the completion of the remaining playoff series to discover its semifinal opponent.